Catfoot

/ˈkætfʊt/ noun

Definition

A cautious, stealthy movement or way of walking; a quiet, sneaky step like a cat.

Etymology

Compound word from 'cat' and 'foot,' based on the observation that cats move quietly and carefully with soft paw steps, barely making a sound.

Kelly Says

Cats are such silent hunters that their footsteps inspired English speakers to use 'catfoot' as a word for sneaking around—and you can see why, since cats can walk across a wooden floor without making any sound at all!

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